Mcmaster University

Course Details

BEng in Computer Engineering

Course Description

Computer Engineering is a discipline that combines the best of both worlds i.e., design of hardware (Electronic Engineering) and software (Computer Science) components. The programming component of computer engineering is focused on digital devices and their interfaces with other devices and users. Computer engineering including the design and development of embedded systems play central roles today and into the future. These systems are encountered in everyday systems that we use: cell phones, digital audio players, X-ray systems, cars, and many others.

Course Duration

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4year

Career outcomes

Careers in the fields of development of the medical devices such as medical robots. Or you may choose to design and implement control algorithms that control water level in water dams. Another option is to work for a power utility company and design code that controls substations in a power utility grid. You may also work with automotive designers to design Microsystems that control fuel ignition in hybrid vehicles. The opportunities are unlimited!




BEng in Computer Engineering Mcmaster University